Median Earnings (1yr)
$55,570
48th percentile (40th in AL)
Est. Median Debt
$12,000
Est. from national median (21 programs)
Sample Size
18
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Coastal Alabama Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Coastal Alabama Community College graduates earn $56k, placing them in the 48th percentile of all industrial production technologies/technicians associates programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Alabama

Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians associates's programs at peer institutions in Alabama (10 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Coastal Alabama Community College$55,570$62,989$12,000*
John C Calhoun State Community College$59,567$66,892$12,000*0.20
National Median$56,704$13,500*0.24
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians Programs in Alabama

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Alabama schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
John C Calhoun State Community College
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$5,060$59,567$12,000

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Coastal Alabama Community College, approximately 35% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 18 graduates with reported earnings and 12 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.